Antioch is one of California’s oldest cities, with a burgeoning population of professionals and skilled workers. Antioch is known as the “Gateway to the Delta” for its location on the banks of the San Joaquin River. Families with dreams of home ownership come to Antioch for its stunning neighborhoods, parks, and natural beauty. Land remains plentiful and affordable, compared with other parts of the Bay Area. There is always something to do for everyone who lives, works and plays in Antioch!

The Public Works Director/City Engineer oversees a wide variety of operational areas ?including: Engineering, Land Development, Traffic & Transportation, CIP Management, Maintenance & Operations, Parks Maintenance, Streets/Trees, Water Treatment and Distribution, Facilities, Fleet and the Antioch Marina. Due to its proximity to San Francisco and the Silicon Valley, the area is experiencing a growth in development. This means as the City continues to expand, services will need to be upgraded and maintained. Overall, this position will require an exceptionally strong administrative leader with the ability to effectively manage projects in a fiscally responsible manner that ensures financial accountability.

This position requires Registration as a Professional Engineer in California, and a background that includes a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a closely related field with six or more years of progressively responsible experience in public works operations including three years of management and administrative experience. The annual salary range for this position is between $144,876-$176,112, commensurate with experience. To be considered, please visit the Avery Associates Career Portal at www.averyassoc.net/current-searches/ to upload your letter of interest, resume and contact information including email addresses for five work-related references to Paul Kimura by March 16, 2018.

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